Organised by Port Olímpic and the National Association of Electric Boats (ANBE), the event brings together leading companies driving the energy transition in the nautical sector and, for the first time, includes firms from the electromobility sector
Over the weekend, the event opens to the public with family-friendly activities as part of La Mar de Plans, the port’s programme featuring a wide range of free activities for all audiences
On Friday 10 at 11 am, Port Olímpic will offer the media a trip aboard one of Electric Inside Boats’ 100% electric llaüts. Please confirm attendance by emailing comunicacio@bsmsa.cat and indicate your vehicle registration number, if applicable.
Port Olímpic will host the 3rd edition of the Barcelona Electric Marine Show (BEMS), the leading event in the sustainable nautical sector, from 10 to 12 April.
For the third year running, the event brings together companies at the forefront of the nautical sector’s energy transition, showcasing the latest advances in sustainable maritime mobility. This year, BEMS also welcomes companies and professionals from the electromobility sector, strengthening the connection between land and sea in the energy transition.
In Catalonia, the nautical sector comprises 500 companies, generating a turnover of €1.028 billion and supporting 4,000 jobs, according to data from the Barcelona Capital Nàutica Foundation, ACCIÓ and Barcelona Activa. Nearly half of this turnover is concentrated in shipyards specialising in vessel repair and refitting, new-build shipyards and supporting industries, alongside a growing presence of companies developing sustainable propulsion solutions for both new vessels and the retrofitting of conventional models.
The event also comes at a particularly significant moment for Barcelona, which is currently home to the Ocean Decade Collaborative Centre, a UNESCO initiative dedicated to advancing the sustainable blue economy.
Vessels, electric water mobility and charging solutions
At the exhibition area on the Moll de Mestral wharf, visitors can discover innovative projects such as the electric catamaran by Earthling e-Propulsion (New Zealand), the 100% electric jet ski by Taiga Motors (Canada) and a new charging point for boats and vehicles developed by VEGA Chargers (Catalonia).
Rounding out the water mobility offering are stand-out innovations such as the Sea-NXT Elite RS underwater scooter by Sea-NXT (France), made from carbon fibre with a lightweight modular design; the Smart 1.3 electric outboard motor by Boatee (Italy), designed for small vessels; the new llaüt featuring two electric motors by Electric Inside Boats (Catalonia); and the new Spirit 2 outboard motor by ePropulsion (China), equivalent to 5 hp.
Land-based electromobility and sea–land connectivity
From the land mobility sector, exhibitors include Endolla Barcelona, the electromobility network managed by BSM; manufacturers such as Tesla (United States) and Xpeng (China), showcasing a range of electric vehicle models; and an electric charging station by Domini Ambiental (Catalonia).
Visitors can also explore the latest electric motorbike models from Zero Motorcycles (United States), alongside those presented by electromobility specialist dealership E-Letamendi, featuring brands such as Velca, Segway, eFun, Nerva, Cecotec, Silence, Next, Vmoto, Askoll, Niu and Ultraviolette.
The event also includes an extensive conference programme, where representatives from the nautical, port and renewable energy sectors will explore the challenges of decarbonising the maritime industry. These sessions will take place on Friday 10 April, from 10 am to 2 pm, at Espai Mestral.
Sustainable Boating Awards
As part of BEMS, Port Olímpic will also host the Sustainable Boating Awards, organised by ANBE. The ceremony will take place on Friday 10 April at Espai Mestral and will bring together professionals and experts from the sustainable nautical mobility sector.
The awards recognise projects, companies and ports that promote sustainable boating, with accolades for initiatives in innovation, decarbonisation, electrification and energy efficiency.
Launch of La Mar de Plans, Port Olímpic’s family activities programme
Over the weekend, BEMS will also open its doors to the public, who, in addition to discovering the latest developments in electric boating, zero-emission water sports and electric vehicles, can look forward to a wide range of free family and sports activities.
On Saturday 11 April, Port Olímpic will launch La Mar de Plans, its family-friendly programme of free activities for all ages. That same day sees Dissabte Blau, Port Olímpic’s family festival, with sea-themed workshops and activities running throughout the morning, followed at 12.30 pm by the magic show “Abrakadabra KKDVAK” by David Valencia.
Saturday also brings the DiR Xperience Dexeus Dona event to Moll de Mestral, a popular celebration of sport held to mark World Physical Activity Day. Throughout the morning, there will be guided barre, zumba and HIIT sessions, as well as the talk "Sport, health and women: a balance for every stage of life".
On Sunday 12, the La Mar de Plans programme continues with new educational workshops and the show “La tempesta dels oceans” by Salvamar Cirkus.
Port Olímpic, a port committed to sustainability
With the Barcelona Electric Marine Show (BEMS), Port Olímpic continues to move forward in its firm commitment to sustainability and the blue economy. Energy efficiency, renewable self-consumption, circularity and the promotion of biodiversity have all been key elements in the transformation of the Port Olímpic, which was led by BSM on behalf of the Ajuntament de Barcelona.
Port Olímpic also led the way in 2024 with the installation of two ultra-fast charging points for electric vessels – the first of their kind in Spain– powered by photovoltaic energy generated at the port itself.
ANBE, the association promoting sustainable boating
The National Association of Electric Boats (ANBE) was set up to drive the decarbonisation of the nautical sector and raise public awareness of the benefits of electric sailing and sustainable boating in general. The association currently has some fifty members, including ports, shipyards, boat and equipment suppliers, companies in the recreational sailing sector, battery and motor manufacturers and sailing schools.
